The Press., 1887-02-10

this village, now having her home with her brother-in-laW, IL. K Lord, at Parker, Dakota, has been appointed deputy re corder of Turner county, in that territory. There were l7 applicants for tue place.
 w. H. Speeding, whose insurance agency was recently transferred to Alvara- do Howard of the Savings Bank of Staf- ford Springs, is now engaged as instructor of stenography in Packard's Commercial College, 8O5 Broadway, N. Y. He has for several years been studying stenography, and the proficiency acquired to it him for the place is evidence of his assiduity as 2 student.
 -J. H. Hale, master of the state grange, met small gathering of farmers and farm CTS wivesat the Springs House last Fri day evening, and instituted q local grange. Officers were selected ln part, bat as the Organization is to be completed on Friday evening of this week, when some changes are also liable to result from declinations, We postpone the publication of names of officers chosen until the full list may be given. 5.i I
 "A borough meeting on Tuesday. called because it was found tEat there was some lnformahty in past action concerning the laying of a tax, rescinded the vote at the annual meeting; laying q tax of one cent, and voted instead to collect one of 5 mills on list just completed. A vote was also passed that 1t was the sense. of the meeting that the court of bnrgesses procure the printing of suitable number of copies of borough charters and ordinances for the use of the people. w.itss
 \ The observance of the 8th anniversary of the organization Of Harmony Temple of Honor on WadnesdaR evening next prom ises to be quite an eRorts Invita ions have been sent to the state officials of the order, and to neighboring temples. The ". 0. T. U. ladies have been engaged to spread a banquet at the Methodist vestry, at which It is expected to feed 100 people, at least. F. D. Luddington, G. W. T., of New Haven, and Col Knowlton and mem bers of Unity Temple of Rockville are among the expected gHests.
 -E. W. Brooks is just out after run of fever, ,5.. 4t sE z -C.-P. Hodgson, agent of Singer sew ing machines, is confined at home by ill- ness, but Is likely to be around in few days. <. < M <
 As one of Boliean's horses was going unattended from Gomins' blacksmith shop to his stables on Tuesday, lad came down from the driveway leading to Den nis' mill, crossing his path at right angles. The horse politely turned to the right, but the hoY's course was beyond his control, and he shot under the beast, striking one of its hind feet, throwing the horse upon it's side, when it slid over a length upon the snow. Neither boy nor horse seemed the worse for the collision--a very fortu- nate outcome.
 Prof. Bagley iR now conducting six singing schools in the towns of Stafford, Wilmington, Mansfield and Coventry.
 -Dr. J. A. Pirlot, graduate of medical schools in Paris, has removed from Thomp- sonville to this borough, and has an office at the residence of Joseph Lavalley on Prospect-st.
 Mrs. N. T. Brigham, who lectures at Oronoco Hall next Thursday evening, on oThe Worlds Heroes, "-has several times spoken in Stafford, and is secured because of good reputation made here as speak CT of ability and of good address. The subject chosen is one that can well be made Interesting, and as the proceeds go to benefit the local G. A. R. post, generous patronage should be given. Mrs. Brig ham is a member of the w0men' B relief corps, connected with thegG. A. R. ..
 Residents of Canadian birth are in- vited to meet at Borough Hall this (Thurs- day) evening, where they will be address-i ed by speakers from abroad. The object is. to form societySIf deemed best, and to take any steps necessary to their future welfare as citizensof the country of their later adoption. z
 In connection with Rev. J. J. Quinn's lecture this Thursday evening, on "Edu- cation, or culture of mind and heart, there will be an entertainment of song by the school children, also qaartettes and solos. The lecturer is known to Stafford audi ences, and will no doubt draw goodly audience, the other attractions assisting. Admissions25 cents, reserved seats 35 cts.
 The officers of the, Stafford National Bank are much pleased with the new sys- tenn of heating by steam. The apparatus provided is sufficient for the entire building if required. With other recent improve ments, gas, etc., few similar establishments cah be found to surpass this in tasty adorn- ments, convenience and comfort.
 Stahord's death listfor the past week includes several well known names. Nath- an Jennings of Stafford Hollow, was an old and we'll known citizen. The death of Mrs. Norman, of the Mineral Springs boarding house, was not unexpected, be- ing the result of shock some days ago, butshe is missed by large circle of friends. Mrs. Durham, landlady of the Hydeville boarding house, died on Monday, also from shock. She was one of our old resi- dents, widely knoWH and highly esteemed.
 The art exhibit at Gilrs gallery is the best of the series of annual shows made there, and is well attended. Many from this vicinity have attended and express great satisfaction. It will be kept open through this month. Many pictures have been sold already, and the opportunity to see collected together the best work of the best American artists, is especially favora. ble to the intending buyer, who can here see marine, 1yiews, landscapes, and charac- ter sceness And paintings of animals, flow CTS, game, etc.
 Horace Towne's scared countenanca is the result of pfRlipping on a flight of outside stairs while on his rounds deliver ing groceries. He was fortunate in get ting no more serious hurt.
 Union prayer-meeting on Tuesday evening next at 2 o'clock at Dea. Larned's, Stafford Street.
 --Rev. J. P4 HaY1ey's subject next Sun day evening will be, the Lesson from the from the recent Railroad Disaster.
 Friday evening at the M. E. church the 0. l.. $. o. will hold it's regular fort nightly session. Members will respond to the roll l-call by quotations concerning stars IT ~. Il